Unusual Plants Around the World by Rasidah Ab Wahab

Venus Flytrap - The Plant That Eats Insects!

ladyslapstick86 — 2025-07-06 10:47:56 UTC

Did you know that the Venus Flytrap is a carnivorous plant? It has special leaves that snap shut when insects touch their trigger hairs. Once caught, the plant digests the insect for nutrients! Isn't that fascinating, class?

Rafflesia - Singapore's Giant Flower

ladyslapstick86 — 2025-07-06 10:47:56 UTC

Our neighboring country Malaysia has the largest flower in the world - the Rafflesia! It can grow up to 1 meter wide and smells like rotting meat to attract flies for pollination. We're so lucky to have this amazing plant near our country!

Dancing Plant - Moves Without Being Touched!

ladyslapstick86 — 2025-07-06 10:47:58 UTC

The Telegraph Plant or Codariocalyx motorius can move its small leaves in circles without being touched! It's like the plant is dancing to music we can't hear. Scientists think it does this to catch more sunlight.

Rainbow Eucalyptus - Nature's Paint Palette

ladyslapstick86 — 2025-07-06 10:47:58 UTC

Look at this beautiful tree! The Rainbow Eucalyptus has a trunk that looks like someone painted it with different colors. As the bark peels off at different times, it reveals new bright colors underneath.

Draw Your Own Unusual Plant

ladyslapstick86 — 2025-07-06 10:47:58 UTC

Class activity: Using what you've learned about unusual plants, draw and design your own unique plant! What special features would it have? What would it eat? Where would it live? Share your creative ideas!

Virtual Plant Explorer

ladyslapstick86 — 2025-07-06 10:48:01 UTC

Let's explore more unusual plants through this child-friendly website. Remember to share what you find most interesting with the class!

Post Your Questions Here!

ladyslapstick86 — 2025-07-06 10:48:01 UTC

Dear students, use this section to post your questions about unusual plants. Remember to be specific with your questions. For example: 'How does the Venus Flytrap know when to close its trap?' or 'Why does the Rafflesia smell bad?'

2025-07-12 23:22:59 UTC

Why must some plants be carnivorous

2025-07-12 23:27:48 UTC

2025-07-13 05:03:35 UTC

2025-07-13 05:06:24 UTC

How does the Drosera get its nutrients?

2025-07-30 12:27:55 UTC

WoW

2025-07-30 12:34:06 UTC

The dancing plants are amazing and fabulous

2025-07-30 12:35:10 UTC

Why must the Venus flytrap be called Venus flytrap but not flytrap

2025-07-30 12:38:03 UTC

That looks like germs

2025-07-30 12:39:34 UTC

2025-08-14 08:13:36 UTC

vnus flytrap

2025-10-02 08:29:13 UTC

venus flytrap can trap animals that can fit in their mouth